Upper Toquerville Falls Jeep Tour: Swim Beneath Waterfall

Navigate sandy washes and rocky ledges before a refreshing desert oasis awaits

A 2.5 to 3-hour off-road Jeep tour from St George that winds through sandy washes and rocky ledges to Upper Toquerville Falls, a spring-fed double-tiered waterfall where you cool off in natural pools. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle, a live English-speaking guide, and bottled water. Children from age 5 are welcome. Upgrade options add the Toquerville Falls Loop for extra ledges with no backtracking, or tackle Rattlesnake Gulch for a high-stakes crawl suited to seasoned drivers only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Upper Toquerville Falls Jeep Tour

• Drive off-road through desert trails
• Pass sandy washes and rocky ledges
• Stop for photo opportunities
• Arrive at double-tiered waterfall
• Swim or lounge by natural pools

The experience

A double-tiered, spring-fed waterfall sits at the end of a route built around the drive itself. You'll spend the first part of the tour winding through remote backcountry (sandy washes, rocky ledges, wide-open desert) in an air-conditioned Jeep with a guide who knows where the water pools deep enough to swim. The vehicle does the work. You watch the landscape change and stop for photos when the view warrants it.

The payoff is time in the water. Upper Toquerville Falls drops in two tiers, and the natural pools below hold enough depth to actually cool off rather than wade. You can swim or lounge by the falls depending on what appeals after the drive. Bottled water comes with the tour, and the whole outing runs 2.5 to 3 hours from start to finish.

Two upgrades exist if you want to extend the day. The Toquerville Falls Loop adds extra ledges along the route and eliminates the backtracking on the return drive. Rattlesnake Gulch is a different beast entirely: a high-stakes crawl through technical terrain built for drivers comfortable with serious off-road conditions, not a sightseeing variant. Children from age 5 can join the standard tour. The guide speaks English throughout.

What’s included

• Admission to Upper Toquerville Falls.
• air-conditioned Jeep vehicle.
• live English-speaking guide.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 70 years) · Youth (5 to 17 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Off the Grid 4x4 Tours

Is this one for you?The tour picks you up and handles the off-road driving, so you don't need your own vehicle or four-wheel-drive experience to reach the waterfall. If you're staying in St George without a car, this is how you get to one of Southern Utah's backcountry water holes and back.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 17 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Upper Toquerville Falls like when we get there?

Upper Toquerville Falls is a spring-fed waterfall that drops in two tiers into natural pools deep enough to swim in. You'll have time to cool off in the water or rest by the falls after the off-road drive.

How much of the tour is actually driving versus time at the waterfall?

The full tour runs 2.5 to 3 hours total. Most of that time is the off-road drive through sandy washes and rocky ledges. The remainder is spent at the waterfall itself swimming or relaxing by the pools.

Can my five-year-old come on this tour?

Children from age 5 are welcome on the Upper Toquerville Falls tour. Infants must sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

What's the difference between the standard tour and the Toquerville Falls Loop upgrade?

The Loop option adds extra ledges along the route and removes the backtracking on the return drive, giving you more scenic terrain without retracing the same path.

Is Rattlesnake Gulch the same tour with a different name?

No. Rattlesnake Gulch is a separate, high-stakes off-road crawl built for seasoned drivers only. It involves technical terrain and is not a scenic variant of the standard Upper Toquerville Falls tour.